Crime & Safety

Boston-Bound Flight Aborts Takeoff At Reagan National To Avoid Runway Collision

At about 10:30 Wednesday morning, American Airlines flight 2134 with more than 100 passengers and crew on board was cleared for takeoff.

(Sean Barnacoat/CBS Boston)

May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. - For the second time in six weeks, a Boston-bound flight was forced to slam on the brakes to avoid a potential collision with another plane at Reagan National Airport. The FAA is investigating the incident.

Find out what's happening in Bostonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

At about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, American Airlines flight 2134 with more than 100 passengers and crew on board was cleared for takeoff.

A private plane was cleared to land on an intersecting runway. The private plane, a King Air, was told to abort landing, but it was already on the ground.

Find out what's happening in Bostonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Click here for the full story via CBS Boston


CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to [email protected].